tearful Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- demonstrative
- depressed
- mawkish
- maudlin
- blubbering
- wailing
- mournful
- heartbroken
- sentimental
- effusive
Weak:
tearful Meaning
tearful (a)
filled with or marked by tears
tearful (s)
showing sorrow
tearful (a.)
Abounding with tears; weeping; shedding tears; as, tearful eyes.
tearful Sentence Examples
- Emily's tearful eyes conveyed the depth of her sorrow.
- The child's tearful plea for help tugged at their heartstrings.
- The veteran's tearful speech paid tribute to his fallen comrades.
- Lisa's tearful reunion with her long-lost sister was a moment of overwhelming emotion.
- The tearful ending of the movie left the audience in tears.
- The groom's tearful vow to his bride was a testament to his love.
- The mother's tearful farewell to her son as he left for college filled her with a mix of pride and sadness.
- The tearful teacher thanked her students for their hard work and support.
- The politician's tearful apology for his past mistakes failed to convince the public.
- The tearful reunion of the family after a long separation brought closure and healing.
FAQs About the word tearful
filled with or marked by tears, showing sorrowAbounding with tears; weeping; shedding tears; as, tearful eyes.
lachrymose, weepy, grieving,emotional, crying, weeping, sad, teary, sobbing, demonstrative
smiling, grinning, laughing, smiling, beaming, beaming, grinning, laughing, mirthful, jovial
Emily's tearful eyes conveyed the depth of her sorrow.
The child's tearful plea for help tugged at their heartstrings.
The veteran's tearful speech paid tribute to his fallen comrades.
Lisa's tearful reunion with her long-lost sister was a moment of overwhelming emotion.
